Remove brain, sit back, enjoy!

Rating: 9/10 (20 July 2017)

Some movies are deep. Some movies are intellectual. Some movies are moving, life changing and then there's movies like Pacific Rim. The very concept is so ludicrously stupid that it shouldn't be seen by anyone who considers themselves to be remotely intelligent. But then there are movies that are developed for the intention of pure entertainment. Pacific Rim is one of those movies and boy is it entertaining! Giant monsters called Kaiju emerge from a portal under the Pacific Ocean and rise up to destroy humankind. In retaliation we develop giant skyscraper sized robots called Jaegers to fight against the colossal beasts. I did warn you that the story was ludicrous! Piloted by two humans as their minds are blended together the Jaegers prove effective at slaying the Kaiju until the tables suddenly turn. Come on, this movie isn't going to win any Oscars for acting or compelling storytelling but for sheer spectacle this is about as big as it t gets. Observe this movie in 3D with booming surround sound and I dare you not to get caught up in the moment. I reviewed Jurassic Park recently and said in that review that nothing wowed us anymore in terms of SFX. I was wrong! The battle scenes and CGI creations in this movie are jaw dropping. So good that you are immediately transformed back into a 8 year old child again. When I said earlier in this review that this film should not be seen by anyone with a brain... Well if that's the case give me a lobotomy. Certain movies require one to remove ones brain and then just sit back and enjoy. Let the whole experience wash over you and allow the film to help you forget about life's troubles. Everyone in Pacific Rim is having a blast so why shouldn't you?
I for one can't wait for the sequel!